Hawaii SB678 establishes a tax on fossil fuels and petroleum products to fund agricultural development and food security.

Hawaii SB678 introduces a state environmental response, energy, and food security tax on fossil fuels and petroleum products. The tax revenue is allocated to various funds, including the energy security special fund, energy systems development special fund, and agricultural development and food security special fund. The latter fund supports activities such as awarding grants to farmers, acquiring real property, and improving infrastructure for agricultural production.

Hawaii SB678 establishes a tax on fossil fuels and petroleum products to fund agricultural development and food security.

Hawaii SB678 introduces a state environmental response, energy, and food security tax on fossil fuels and petroleum products. The tax revenue is allocated to various funds, including the energy security special fund, energy systems development special fund, and agricultural development and food security special fund. The latter fund supports activities such as awarding grants to farmers, acquiring real property, and improving infrastructure for agricultural production.